Riverside Presbyterian Breaks Ground
Riverside Presbyterian Church and Day School held its official groundbreaking ceremony for the Riverside Cornerstone Campaign on Wednesday, Oct. 18. Leaders of the Riverside Cornerstone Campaign used golden shovels to break ground together amid a crowd of supporters that included its Day School students wearing special, commemorative construction hats. The groundbreaking marks the start of […]
Students Sound Off on New Podcast
Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) launched its pilot episode of “The Bridge,” a student-led podcast focused on cultivating curiosity, creativity and connection within our community in May 2023. “The Bridge” was created by fifth and sixth grade students in the Midweek Media Afternoon Academy. The goal of “The Bridge” podcast is to cultivate a space […]
Pupil Paparazzi: The Back-to-School Edition
Our vibrant community comes together in this heartwarming collection of photos celebrating the excitement of the 2023-24 school year. From the eager faces of our backpacked babies to the bittersweet smiles of their parents seeing them off to school, these snapshots embody the spirit of growth and learning. Let us remember that with each passing […]
Site Cleared for New Family Life Center at Riverside Presbyterian Day School
Demolition crews have cleared the way for Riverside Presbyterian Day School’s (RPDS) new Family Life Center at Oak and Post streets. The former church youth program facility that once stood on the site will be relocated to its own renovated space in the church education building for youth, explained RPDS Director of Advancement Doug Walker. […]
Sixth graders know how to lead
Sixth graders at Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) annually commit to over two and a half days of community service each January through Project LEADS. This year, students volunteered with Sanctuary on 8th Street, MaliVai Washington Youth Foundation, Family Promise, Catholic Charities, Jacksonville Humane Society, Ortega Gardens, Presbyterian Social Ministries and UCOM. Project LEADS is […]
RPDS Sixth-graders Reflect on Service During Southwind Trip
Sixth-graders at Riverside Presbyterian Day School (RPDS) kicked off their capstone year with the school’s annual overnight trip, Southwind, which prepares them for a year of service both on- and off-campus. The school’s eldest students will serve throughout the year by leading full school assemblies and flag raising ceremonies, acting as morning safety patrol, gathering […]
Riverside Presbyterian Day School launches Early Learning Summer Program
When parents of PreK 3 and PreK 4 students at Riverside Presbyterian Day School expressed the need for quality childcare during the summer, the school listened. It launched a summer program this year with input from parent surveys and direction from veteran teachers Diana Green and Isabelle Milne, that included fun, weekly themes, while incorporating […]
Legos, learning and exploration
RPDS lego league relates to jobs, logistics Riverside Presbyterian Day School had three LEGO League Explore teams composed of 1st through 3rd Grade students. The three teams included the RPDS Robot Builders, RPDS Golden Builders, and RPDS Legends. These teams have been meeting since August working hard on the Cargo Connect season. Students learned about […]
